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Anatomy and Physiology Week 6 to10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the two main types of nervous system cells | neurons and neuroglia |
| what structure make up the central nervous system | Then CNS is made up of the brain and spinal cord |
| What does the peripheral nervous system consist of | The PNS includes cranial nerve, spinal nerves and all peripheral nerves |
| What are the two major divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) | The sympathetic division fight or flight and the parasympathetic division rest and digest. |
| wat is the main function of the heart | to pump blood throughout the body |
| what blood vessel carries blood away the heart | arteries |
| what is the function of red blood cells | to carry oxygen |
| what is the lymphatic system | to return excess fluid to the bloodstream and help fight infection |
| which organ filters blood and help activate immune cells | the spleen |
| what is the function of B-cells? | they produce antibodies that target pathogens |